The Saturday Program

The Cooper Union's Saturday Program offers free art and architecture classes to New York City public high school students, taught by current Cooper Union undergraduates. Classes meet on Saturdays throughout the school year at the college's Foundation Building in Manhattan, and supplies are included. The program is designed for students with limited access to arts education, and citizenship status is not an eligibility requirement.

Offered by The Cooper Union. Summer Program for high school students in New York, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Arts

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked November 2026.

Questions about The Saturday Program

When is the The Saturday Program deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is The Saturday Program free?

Yes. The Saturday Program is free to take part in.

Who can apply to The Saturday Program?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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